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As long as a Honda Civic, this animal's torpedo-shaped body and powerful tail propel it to a blistering 70 kmh " or even more. ..
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (143+ words) The fastest shark in the world is the shortfin mako, capable of reaching speeds of more than 70km per hour (43 mph). Known as the peregrine of the sea, its predilection for swift swimming is a result of its torpedo-shaped body and…...
"It's the most sensitive (and weirdest) organ in the animal world and a formidable hunting tool. The animal sweeps it back and forth like a metal detector. .."
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (296+ words) The freakish, tentacled snout of the star-nosed mole Condylura cristata may look funny, but it's nothing to laugh at. It could be the most skilled sniffer under the sun " even when underwater. The star-nosed mole, a hamster-sized inhabitant of North…...
Australia's earless dragon is so rare it was thought extinct, until two ecologists got an unexpected surprise. ..
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (222+ words) A Critically Endangered reptile known only to occur in the grasslands around Melbourne has been spotted for the first time in more than 50 years Deep within the grasslands west of Melbourne, Australia, a population of Victorian grassland earless dragons has…...
Scientists studied the laughter of apes " and discovered something incredibly human-like
2+ hour ago (515+ words) Sound doesn't leave a fossil record, making it difficult to trace the origins of song, speech and language " but researchers have found a way. Although the connection might seem unexpected, looking deeper into the intricacies of laughter offers a rare…...
Scientists studied the laughter of apes " and discovered something incredibly human-like | Discover Wildlife
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (515+ words) Sound doesn't leave a fossil record, making it difficult to trace the origins of song, speech and language " but researchers have found a way. Although the connection might seem unexpected, looking deeper into the intricacies of laughter offers a rare…...
Watch gobsmacking footage of thousands of dolphins leaping alongside and encircling a boat. ..
5+ hour, 12+ min ago (206+ words) Lots of smaller pods of dolphins all joined together to create a super pod of epic proportions There are few sights more awe inspiring than being surrounded by thousands of dolphins, as far as the eye can see." This is…...
The Natural History GCSE is happening!" TV wildlife adventurer on the new UK qualification
6+ hour, 44+ min ago (585+ words) The Natural History GCSE will focus on wildlife, the impact of humans on the'natural world and biodiversity, plus fieldwork research The UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world, with many species and habitats under increasing pressure....
The biggest claw on Earth is an enormous 20cm long and shaped like a scythe. What it's used for may surprise you
14+ hour, 54+ min ago (200+ words) Bears and tigers have huge claws " but this animal's are far longer. It is generally known that animals such as bears, tigers and sloths have exceptionally long claws. But the creature that holds the world record might surprise you. While…...
"Hippos and crocodiles have been known to capsize boats and kill the occupants. .." 10 most dangerous, deadliest swamps on the planet
16+ hour, 48+ min ago (1737+ words) They may look calm, even beautiful "but some of the world's swamps are among the most dangerous places in the world, from snake-infested wetlands to disease-ridden marshes Marshes, mires, swamps, wetlands, bogs, fens; there are many words for the intriguing…...
It looks like rotting foliage, screams when scared and has no eyelids
15+ hour, 41+ min ago (434+ words) Meet the satanic leaf-tailed gecko " a master of disguise that blends seamlessly into leaf litter, has devilish horns and a tail that looks disturbingly decomposed. In the rainforests of Madagascar lives a tiny yet remarkable creature: the satanic leaf-tailed gecko....